Hi, Everybody. Happy Twelfth Night, the last day of Christmas, or Epiphany Eve! Have some wassail and king cake and take down your Christmas decorations (if you haven’t already). Tomorrow, January 6, is Epiphany, when we celebrate the wise men finding and worshiping Jesus.
This Sunday, January 7, we’ll be celebrating Epiphany a day late by lighting candles, turning out the Christmas tree lights, and carrying our individual lights into the world at the end of the service (and feasting on nachos – not normally a tradition, but it is Nacho Name Tag Sunday). There is no Sunday School, Confirmation, or Bell Choir Rehearsal, but the Psalms Bible Study will be resuming this Sunday.
So, when are the other groups currently on hiatus starting up again? The first Praise Band rehearsal is on Wednesday, January 10 at 7:30 pm. Sunday School and Confirmation as well as Bell Choir will resume on January 14. Choir and Instrumental Group will resume rehearsing on January 17. Tuesday Bible Study will resume on January 23.
Apparently, ’tis the season for congregational meetings! Holy Redeemer is planning to have the HRLC Congregational Meeting about their budget on January 21 after the worship service. Holy Trinity will have the HTLC Annual Congregational Meeting on February 25 after worship. There will also be an HTLC Council Meeting next Sunday, January 14, after the worship service. I guess the lesson is, if you don’t like meetings, don’t stick around after church (unless there’s food, of course!).
Jesus & Justice Collective Community Resource Fair: Are you passionate about racial justice and equity? Do you want to know how you can make a difference in your community? Look no further! The Jesus and Justice Collective’s upcoming community engagement fair is here to connect you with opportunities to get involved.
You’ll have the chance to connect with organizations such as Foster the City, Compassion Network, Be a Mentor, Love Never Fails, the City of Fremont Human Services Dept. and more!
Whether you’re looking to volunteer your time or simply learn more about these important causes, this event is for you. Together, we can make a difference!
- When: January 14, 2024
- Time: 2 pm – 4 pm
- Location: 505 Driscoll Road, Fremont, CA 94539, Building C in the Gym of Bridges Community Church
Click Here or visit jesusandjusticecollective.org to learn more.
Guess it must be time for me to stop – the lens just popped out of my glasses and fell on the floor. I’m typing now with one eye shut! (no, I’m not winking at you!)
– Keith
your friendly Parish Life Coordinator (i.e. Church Secretary)